Finger fish - Monodactylus argenteus
Scientific name: Monodactylus argenteus
Common name: Finger fish
Family: Monodactylidae
Usual size in fish tanks: 16 - 20 cm (6.3 - 7.87 inch)
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Recommended pH range for the species: 7.2 - 8.5
Recommended water hardness (dGH): 8 - 15°N (142.86 - 267.86ppm)
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Recommended temperature: 22 - 25 °C (71.6 - 77°F)
The way how these fish reproduce: Spawning
Where the species comes from: South Asia
Temperament to its own species: peaceful
Temperament toward other fish species: peaceful
Usual place in the tank: Middle levels
Food and feeding
Finger fish will accept any food offered. Use quality flake for their staple diet and supplement this with vegetable matter in the form of spinach, lettuce or peas. They will also nibble on any tender plants in the tank.
Origin
Africa, Asia, and Australia; adults will inhabit the coastal areas but juveniles will often be found in brackish water ways.
Sexing
There are no visible differences between the sexes.
Breeding
As of yet there are no reported cases of Monodactylus argenteus breeding in the aquarium.
Lifespan
The expected life span for Monodactylus argenteus is 10 years.
Short description
Often Finger fish are placed into fresh water tanks; they are much more at ease in brackish or saltwater conditions. The adults will spawn in freshwater rivers before returning to the saltwater coastal areas. Hiding places must be provided in the tank along with a good filtration system.
Pictures
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